# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gary McCormick - Over the Desert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Comedy and poems from a lifetime.

Poet, broadcaster, raconteur and Lyttelton local, Garry McCormick needs little introduction. But if you haven't seen him live in a while, this is the one to come back for.

Over the Desert is an evening of comedy and poems drawn from a McCormick’s lifetime of remarkable experiences. From touring the country with Sam Hunt and the late David Lange, to the beloved TV series Heartland that took him into the far corners of Aotearoa, Gary has always had a gift for finding the humanity, the humour and the poetry in everyday New Zealand life.

This is Gary at his most intimate — on stage, in his town, sharing the stories, the laughs and the verses that have shaped a life well lived.

Pull up a seat. You already know you're in good hands.

Written and Performed by Gary McCormick

Tuesday 14th July  . 7.00PM . Lyttelton Arts Factory
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lyttelton/gary-mccormick-over-the-desert/200030224885121
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, comedy
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lyttelton
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
- **lat**: -43.60291
- **long**: 172.72299
- **full address**: 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand, 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand, Lyttelton

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gary McCormick - Over the Desert being held?
  - **A:** Gary McCormick - Over the Desert takes place on Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand, 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand, Lyttelton.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gary McCormick - Over the Desert?
  - **A:** Gary McCormick - Over the Desert is organized by Lyttelton Arts Factory.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gary McCormick - Over the Desert is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lyttelton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Gary McCormick - Over the Desert sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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